Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec) vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption

• The product works with Windows, Linux, and OS X.
• The management of Pointsec has really become very simple and centralized for all IT to handle with ease.
• Preboot encryption keys in the form of a password, by inserting a USB drive containing the key and/or using a one-time password generating device such as an RSA token.

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• Ease of use for end users. The outlook add in helps with encryption.
• The auto encrypt rules are very intuitive and work every time.
• Encryption strength.

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• The process to set up a user account is a real pain. Symantec requires the user answer a bunch of security questions if they need to reset their password, but no one ever remembers the answers to the questions that they selected.
• Since we use this for remote users who don't always connect to our VPN, when they change their network password it isn't always reflected in Windows and the Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE) passwords frequently get out of sync. When the user eventually does connect to the VPN, they do sync and really throw the user for a loop in which passwords to use.
• We found a huge problem with SSDs where an encrypted drive operated twice as slow as a mechanical drive. I believe this was addressed in a later release.

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• Decreasing vulnerability to attack is the key, it's the game to play and Pointsec plays it very well.
• Key management systems and the various recovery options are very well thought out.
• Full disk encryption vs. file or folder encryption system. With FDE data is encrypted automatically when it's stored on the hard disk making this the best solution.

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• Keeps our company compliant with HIPPA and other requirements that our customers have.
• Does not affect user's day to day work.
• Increased security for mobile employees.

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